Smoky Sausage & White Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 10 oz Smoky sausage (Italian-style), sliced
• 1 can (15 oz) White beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 medium Onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 cups Kale or spinach, chopped
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes): Slice the sausage; dice the onion; mince the garlic; rinse the beans; chop the kale/spinach.

2. 2

   In a pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook until softened, 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and (if using) red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add crushed tomatoes and beans. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened and the flavors meld, 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Stir in the chopped greens and cook until wilted, 5 minutes. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper if needed. Serve hot.